Jess (they/them) based on Bunurong Land is passionate about creativity, visual arts and the environment around us. In their professional life Jess is an architectural draftsperson with over 16 years’ experience, primarily in prefabricated playgrounds and outdoor gyms for public spaces and schools.

Specialising in design, setting out, detailing, and site and installation solutions. Additionally, Jess has recently completed studies in Sustainable Building Design at RMIT, to further enhance their skills in sustainability for our built environment future. The opportunity and commitments to their work and volunteering matters because it’s important to ensure there are spaces for everyone to enjoy, have fun, learn in and belong.

Currently volunteering with Queers in Property (Vic) and the Victorian Pride Centre.

Panel highlights
- Victorian Pride Awards judging panel 2021/2022/2023
- World-building panel discussion @ Platform Arts, Djillong/Geelong 2024
- Globe x NAB Trans Joy in the workplace panel discussion